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When service members, retirees, military families, Veterans, Department of War civilians and other authorized shoppers make shop at PXs and BXs, dine at Exchange restaurants or place an order through ShopMyExchange.com, they enjoy tax-free savings while directly strengthening military readiness and resilience.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn 2025, the Exchange generated a record $513 million in earnings, returning $307 million to programs that strengthen military communities,\u201d said Exchange Director\/CEO Brad Bingham. \u201cThe Exchange serves Army, Air Force and Space Force installations worldwide, as well as select Navy and Marine Corps locations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The following dividends were provided to the Services in 2025:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Army: $166 million<\/li>\n<li>Air Force: $120 million<\/li>\n<li>Navy\/Marine Corps: $21 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Historically, about 60% of Exchange earnings are returned to the Services for Quality-of-Life programs, while the remainder improves the shopping experience, such as renovating stores, technology investments and additional services, without creating additional financial burden for taxpayers. 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It can be read on the Exchange\u2019s Community Hub at ShopMyExchange.com\/community under \u201cMission and Impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facebook-friendly version: <\/strong>It matters where you shop! @shopmyexchange\u2019s tax-free savings and military-exclusive pricing delivered millions to the military community in 2025, bolstering Quality of Life, readiness and resilience for service members and families.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-3eV\">https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-3eV<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">&#8212; 30 &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Since 1895, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing\u00a0valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 51st-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $15 billion\u00a0in earnings that support the military community, including through contributions to critical military Quality-of-Life programs.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>The Exchange is a nonappropriated fund entity of the Department of War and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\">http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0follow us on X at\u00a0<u><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">###<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DALLAS \u2013 The Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service delivered record results for the military community in 2025, generating $307 million in dividends for vital Quality-of-Life programs. 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